Musicology & Ethnomusicology Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology is offered at 37 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 10.6% of Musicology & Ethnomusicology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Musicology & Ethnomusicology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 155 students earned theirMusicology & Ethnomusicology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Musicology & Ethnomusicology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 43 |
| Master’s Degree | 65 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 47 |
Earnings of Musicology & Ethnomusicology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology of $35,586 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,248 |
| 4 years | $35,586 |
| 5 years | $40,828 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Musicology & Ethnomusicology students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 55.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 26 |
| Women | 21 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Musicology & Ethnomusicology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 66.0% |
| Asian | 2 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 4.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 6.4% |
| International Students | 5 | 10.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 10.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Musicology & Ethnomusicology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 54 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Musicology & Ethnomusicology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Tennessee State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Musicology & Ethnomusicology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Musicology & Ethnomusicology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Musicology & Ethnomusicology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester is a popular choice for Musicology & Ethnomusicology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Musicology & Ethnomusicology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Musicology & Ethnomusicology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Roger Williams University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Musicology & Ethnomusicology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Denver comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Musicology & Ethnomusicology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Musicology & Ethnomusicology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Musicology & Ethnomusicology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music, General | 10,690 |
| Music Performance, General | 7,193 |
| Music Technology | 1,938 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1,336 |
| Music, Other | 1,141 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.